It’s time for another writing contest loser. The story, entitled Living My Dream Life, is pretty much about how we sometimes look at other people’s lives and think that they have it great. Yet, often other people’s lives aren’t as great as we assume based on their “social media” life. This is longer than most…… Continue reading Living My Dream Life: A Writing Contest Loser
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The Not So Haunted House: First Sentence Writing Prompt
I’ve recently started teaching a student online in a first-sentence writing prompts class. Each week, there’s a genre. Then I have a list of 100 first sentences, which may or may not easily apply to that genre. The student picks a number, and that’s the prompt that we go with for the class. Then we…… Continue reading The Not So Haunted House: First Sentence Writing Prompt
I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)
In September, I won I’ll Remember You by Deborah Packer in a Goodreads Giveaway. While fictionalized, this book is based on the true story of the author’s parents’ quick marriage. Basic Plot Bobbie and Murray meet while she’s vacationing in Florida. He was stationed there before heading to Europe during World War II. Bobbie and…… Continue reading I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)
When Feeling Uncomfortable is Really Feeling Unsafe
I started attending a SA ward in October. Over the last few months, I’ve heard a lot about getting outside of my comfort zone. I’m never going to meet people if I just stay at home, refusing to socialize. I have to get involved, do things that make me feel a little uncomfortable. I’ll admit…… Continue reading When Feeling Uncomfortable is Really Feeling Unsafe
Suffering and Joy: Are They Mutually Exclusive?
In Sunday School yesterday, we talked about the final few chapters of 1 Nephi. In this section, particularly in chapter 17, Nephi talked about how his people suffered but were also blessed. Then our teacher said that he enjoys suffering. People laughed a bit at his response. He then explained that he enjoys activities such…… Continue reading Suffering and Joy: Are They Mutually Exclusive?
Don’t Judge a Dog By Her Fears
My younger sister has two dogs. Luna’s a basset hound. Molly is a border heeler (border collie/red heeler mix). Molly’s a dog who’s afraid of a lot of things. She’s scared of any other dog, except Luna. For some reason, she thinks that Luna’s going to protect her. Let’s just say that Molly went on…… Continue reading Don’t Judge a Dog By Her Fears